mission society gala 2015

The Scene: The New York City Mission Society’s 2015 Champions for Children Gala

The Scene: The New York City Mission Society’s 2015 Champions for Children Gala

mission society gala 2015

On April 1st, 2015, The New York Mission Society hosted their 2015 Champions for Children gala at the Mandarin Oriental hotel.

Honoree Colbert Narcisse, Jean Shafiroff, Elsie McCabe Thompson, Honoree Hollis Russell
Honoree Colbert Narcisse, Jean Shafiroff, Elsie McCabe Thompson, Honoree Hollis Russell

“Our mission is clear: keep fighting for those in need. For more than two centuries the NYC Mission Society has been on the frontlines of the war on poverty,” explained Elsie McCabe Thompson, President of the NYC Mission Society. “This year, we are holding our benefit on a day known for practical jokes so we can trumpet our message that fighting poverty is no laughing matter. Too many children and families in our city and country are in desperate need of help to overcome poverty. We at the NYC Mission Society take this need seriously, and vow to continue leading the fight to create new opportunities and improve lives.”

Valentino Carlotti and Arturo O'Farrill
Valentino Carlotti and Arturo O’Farrill

The NYC Mission Society honored two Champions for Children: Colbert Narcisse, Managing Director and Global Head of Alternative Investments, Morgan Stanley; and, Hollis Russell, Partner, Ackerman, Levine, Cullen, Brickman & Limmer, LLP.

mission society gala 2015

mission society gala 2015

The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Bill Ritter, anchor at WABC-TV and 20/20 correspondent. While guests enjoyed their dinner, they were entertained by the The Fat Afro Latin Jazz Cats, members of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance’s pre-professional youth orchestra.

Cole Rumbough, Brooke Laing, Taylor Burns
Cole Rumbough, Brooke Laing, Taylor Burns

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